You can feed your dog PAN diets like Freshpet every day because they are 100% complete and balanced for dogs in all life stages. In fact, Freshpet foods significantly exceed AAFCO's minimum standards for canine nutrition.

Yes. None of Freshpet ’s products are affected by the recent pet food recalls. Freshpet manufactures all of its products in its own plant in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. Freshpet products continue to be a fresh, safe, and healthy food for your dog. If you have additional questions, please contact our consumer hotline at 1.866.789.3737.

Absolutely NOT! The thing to remember is that you are aiming for balance over time. You don't need to feed your dog a completely balanced meal every meal, or even every day. It's balance over time (3 weeks to a month), NOT every meal, that counts! This is the reason for feeding a variety of foods. Back to top of page Mention of the MyBlueDog website comes up from time to time on many BARF lists, and it's really scary to newbies.

It's the 'whole' feeding program that provides balance. It is not necessary for each meal to be complete and balanced. If you follow the guidelines from the 'BARF DIET', your dog or cat will be receiving everything he needs for total health. A controversial aspect of the BARF diet is the use of whole raw meaty bones as the food base for our pets. For most dogs and cats, whole raw meaty bones do not constitute a physical danger. However, if in doubt we highly recommend ..

Any food that is not on the recall list is safe and can be substituted for a contaminated product. The important thing to remember is that although this is an extensive recall, commercially available diets are still the best option for your pets overall health. Home made diets are often lacking in nutrients and can subject your pet to other more common contaminates such as salmonella. Ask your veterinarian for suggestions on what would be a suitable diet change for your dog or cat.

Yes, it confuses me too! However, commercial dog food companies have got the advertising part down amazingly well. They have entered the market at every point. With some companies, breeders and vets get major discounts and kick-backs for selling their product. They sponsor dog shows, they advertise in dog magazines, they get high profile people (including vets) to talk about their product.

First of all it is very important to feed your dog a healthy dog food. The Groom Shop recommends Muenster Natural Dog Food. However, if you just can't resist feeding your pet human food, stick with vegetables. Absolutely do not feed your pet processed meats, onions, chocolate or grapes.

Every individual dog should be observed for weight changes and feeding amounts adjusted accordingly. These are guidelines only. Puppies: (weaning - 12 months) and pregnant/lactating mothers should receive 5-7% of their body weight. We invite you to share your comments & provide information in order for us to better serve you by participating in our online survey.

A10. There are many different types of dog food to choose from in general stores, supermarkets, pet shops, animal food suppliers and also from Veterinary Surgeons. It is really all a matter of personal preference. You can make up your own dog food at home by buying meat, fish fillets and brown bread rusk or wheat meal (dog biscuit). You will have to add some vitamins and minerals (from food suppliers) to ensure that he has everything that he needs to grow properly.

This site will of course tell you to feed their food, but here is a place that will give you the information regarding different puppy food and dog foods, which has what ingredients they contain...Which ones has by products, and CORN in , that should be avoided for skin allergies as well as other food allergies that cause loose stools, etc.. http://www.naturapet.com/display.php?d=comp-wiz

New Greenies? dental chews are formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult dog maintenance. This means that our product has met the AAFCO minimum requirements for protein, fat, carbohydrates and essential vitamins and minerals. Few treats do this. We are also conscious of the fact that when a pet owner adds treats to a pet's diet they are adding additional calories.

The calories listed on our meal plans are averages based on recommended feeding guidelines for a range of body weights. Your dog’s actual food requirement can vary 25-50% from these guidelines! Factors such as age, activity level, and your dog’s own metabolism can cause a wide variation in the amount of calories needed to maintain an ideal body weight.

Adult dogs can be fed between 2-3% of the their body weight. We recommend starting with 1/2 pound of food per 25 lbs of body weight daily and make adjustments according to your dog's age and activity. We also suggest that the daily ration be split to feed morning and night. Remember that a healthy dog is not overweight.

Diet is extremely important in the growing months of a dog's life, and there are two important criteria that should be met in selecting food for your puppy. A form of food made for puppies is recommended. Depending on the size of your puppy, it should get puppy food until it is about 6-12 months of age. Feeding a dry or canned dog food is acceptable. Each has advantages and disadvantages. Dry food is the most inexpensive.

There is a lot of literature on this subject! However, to simplify, all livestock need a balanced nutrition, including good pasture, supplemental hay, free-choice salt and minerals, plenty of clean fresh water, and feed supplements (depending on the season, age, and other factors of the animals). At RUNNING ARROW FARM we feed only quality pasture, and horse quality bermudagrass & alfalfa hay along with natural feeds as needed.

First, decide if your dog is a mini, medium, maxi or giant breed dog. Mini breeds are dogs that weigh 1 to 10 kg (adult weight), medium breeds weigh 11 to 25 kg as adults, maxi breeds weigh 26 to 44 kg as adults, and giant breeds can weigh 45+ kg as adults. Then consider the life stage your dog is in - puppy, early adult or late adult. The information on each bag of Size Health Nutrition will aid you in this decision. The suggested guidelines are outlined on every Size Health Nutrition bag.

There are a few vegetable to be avoided or fed in only smaller, less frequent intervals. Onions (can cause a form of anemia in some dogs), tomatoes, garlic (belongs to the onion family)and potatoes (member of the nightshade family). Other vegetables that are gas forming (such as cabbage, spinach, celery) should also be fed sparingly to reduce likelihood of excess gas.

The ASPCA is as concerned as you are about the safety of all pet food. In general, the ASPCA recommends high quality, premium pet foods for most pets, since they are research-based formulas that include specific nutrients for your pet’s wellbeing. Further, if your pet is used to eating a particular type of food, a sudden change in diet or diet type may upset her stomach. This may be especially problematic for pets with pre-existing illnesses.

We do NOT recommend combining a raw food diet in the same meal as processed foods. The digestive rate for dry processed food is much longer than for raw foods which can cause digestive disturbances. While acknowledging wholesome foods as basic to their own health, many people still believe their pets will be healthiest when fed processed junk food. Not surprisingly, this simply isn't so.

Commercial diets of themselves are generally not considered the best nutrition for the following reasons:

In addition to dog and cat food, one brand of dry ferret food is recalled: Ultra-Blend Advanced Nutrition (Net Wt. 20 lbs, UPC 26851 00413, Code C7072), manufactured by Chenango Valley Pet Food.

In general, overweight pets are the result of too many calories and too little exercise. When controlling your pet's weight, it is essential to feed sufficient dietary nutrients and reduce the caloric intake. To accomplish this, feed one of the Light products specially adapted to every dogs'size. Also remember, exercise is an important part in any weight loss program. We recommend consulting with a veterinarian to determine the proper weight for your pet.

Pandean or PAN diets stand for Pasteurized, All Natural, and Nutrient Dense. PAN is a scientific descriptor for fresh pet foods that adhere to the principle of minimal processing to retain nutrient value, are fresh meat-based and contain all natural ingredients (fresh vegetables, brown rice for fiber, etc.).

While your baby may be ready for some table foods, 3rd FOODS® provide a good transition to eating table foods. Feeding 3rd FOODS® helps your baby learn to chew and swallow new and different textures while still eating the variety of foods he needs for good health, growth and development.

Regarding creatine question for athletes: The following information came from a sports nutrition presentation at American Dietetics Association convention, October 1998, which I attended. Then I have added practical information related to my books. A presentation by PhD Dr. Robert Murray explained that creatine is hydrophilic and retains water in the body, thus the bulking up effect is due to water, and generally occurs with creatine. You may not get that water effect without creatine.

This is by no means a comprehensive list regarding foods to avoid. But it does reflect some of the more common ones asked about on the forum. Citrus fruit for male rats - contains a substance called d-limonene which can cause a carcinogenic effect. A good article is located here. Raw sweet potatoes - contains compounds which are converted to cyanide in the stomach. Cooked are fine.

Neither is a vegan by nature -- dogs are omnivores, and cats are carnivores. While both dogs and cats belong to the class carnivora, this doesn't mean a lot, so does the panda bear and they are near vegan. By nature cats and dogs wouldn't eat anything like what is commonly found in a can of pet food either. Special diets must be provided for cats, as they require an amino acid called taurine -- found in the muscles of animals.

Your dog must be supervised so as to not allow the treat to be swallowed whole, as the goal is for the dog to chew on it. You, the dog's caretaker, must decide which treats are appropriate for your dog based on your dog's size and package instructions. If you are unsure about the proper size of treat to give your dog, always select the next size larger. It is safer to feed your dog a bigger treat.

Go to your local cheapie store (even Dollar store) and buy a vinyl table cloth. Spread it on your kitchen floor and you have an easily sanitizable place to feed. After "dinner" you can just wipe/mop it up with bleach in a spray bottle. You may even consider tying your dog to the oven handle with an old leash, so she won't leave her 'dinner table' in the middle of eating, and wander through the house with her RMBs! Back to top of page